The title tells us that Hrolf will acquire the name "Kraki." (p. iii)
The contents page tells us to expect a character called Vogg. (p. vii)
Part II tells us that "...a kraki..." is "...a fir trunk whose stubbed-off limbs made a kind of ladder." (p. 17)
On pp. 206-207, Yrsa introduces a servant called Vogg to King Hrolf.
On p. 207, Vogg compares the thin Hrolf to a kraki and the King's men accept this humorous nickname for their lord. Hrolf comments:
"'You've given me a name which may well stick to me.'" (p. 207)
This completes the origin story of Hrolf Kraki. We began to wonder about this a week ago. See here.
1 comment:
Kaor, Paul!
Well, "Kraki" is a better than what some rulers have gotten stuck with! Such as Charles the Fat of France, Ethelred the Unready of England, or Charles the Bad of Navarre, etc.
Sean
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